LETTER: An independent voice to take back government

The time has come for the voice of the people to be heard again. For several years, we have been dictated to and drowned out by the political parties, PACs and lobbyists. We have lost our way from the foundation of the nation under the premise of “We the people”.

The parties are content to divide the people among party lines, creating division and vitriol. For too long, the parties have sought to divide, in order to gather donations and votes (they have created a system and an illusion that makes people believe that their only choices are the two major parties), all the while not actually caring about the needs or the concerns of “we the people.”

Issues continue to pile up around us, without common-sense solutions from our “leaders.” We currently are approaching $21 trillion in debt, with little action or concern to solve the looming financial crisis. We as a people approach one another with an “us vs. them” mentality, and our “leaders” invite, coordinate and propagate the division.

“We the people” grow tired of the division, the inaction and the damaging hyperbole. It is time to take our government back. With humility, I am running as an independent for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 1st District. With a simple idea that we need to focus on constitutional governance, fiscal responsibility and civility and decency in our debate.

Please learn more about this grassroots effort to confront our challenges at paulhamlin.com. We believe we can make a difference one heart, one mind and one vote at a time.

Paul Hamlin

Cherry Hill

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